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Dr. Robert Hanser, LPC
Louisiana
Dr Robert Hanser LPC - Addiction and Trauma
See online therapy options- Addiction and recovery
- Trauma and EMDR
- CBT and practical steps
About Robert
Dr. Robert Hanser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience practicing in Louisiana and Texas. He works with adults facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, anger, and questions about life purpose. He also sees people managing mood disorders and the effects of military or first-responder work.
He uses a mix of straightforward feedback and reflective listening. Sessions can be conversational when that helps, and more structured when a person wants clear steps to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his practice, alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches. He also uses EMDR and existential ideas when they fit a person's goals.
Dr. Hanser describes his work as practical and focused on specific options people can try between sessions. He pays attention to thoughts, habits, and relationships that keep problems going. He helps people test different ways of responding and notices what changes.
His background includes substantial work with substance abuse, family violence, and veterans’ issues, as well as with police officers and their families. That experience informs how he discusses stress, trauma, and coping strategies.
When someone wants to start, he asks what they hope to achieve and adapts the pace and methods to those goals. Sessions aim to give concrete feedback and usable tools. If the approach seems helpful, he asks clients to set small, manageable steps to try between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Hanser combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address practical problems in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Client-centered work uses reflective listening to clarify what matters most to a person and to build on their own resources. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on recognizing emotions in relationships and practicing new ways of responding to improve closeness and reduce conflict.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will review goals and preferences in early sessions and recommend starting points. If a method does not fit, he adjusts course and tries alternatives that better match the client’s needs and aims.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as online options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. They also let people try practical exercises at home between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Dr. Hanser will discuss how to structure online meetings so they support your goals and daily responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with adults facing addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, parenting stress, and related mood or personality issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He blends person-centered listening with directive feedback. That means both reflective conversation and concrete suggestions when those are wanted.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional counseling experience working with substance abuse, veterans, police families, and other complex concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Louisiana and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does accept international clients; confirm session logistics before scheduling.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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